The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers face a new adversary: muddy trenches

Squelching through thick mud on Tuesday, Petro, a Ukrainian soldier dug in not far from Russian positions in the Donbas, recounted matter-of-factly how his unit had to use buckets to clear out water-logged trenches.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

UN Iran Expert Concerned about Death Sentences for Protesters

A UN-appointed independent expert on Iran voiced concern on Tuesday that the repression of protesters was intensifying, with authorities launching a "campaign" of sentencing them to death. The UN says more than 300 people have been killed so far and 14,000 arrested in protests which began after the Sept.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

A journalist's plea to the West: 'Pay attention to Ukraine and its fate'

Invasion author Luke Harding began reporting from Ukraine in December 2021 and was in Kyiv the night before the Russian invasion began. "There is no mood inside Ukrainian society to yield," he says.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2022

The U.S. to grant $53 million to Ukraine for power transmission

The United States on Tuesday announced $53 million to support the purchase of power grid equipment to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight Russian attacks targeting its energy infrastructure that left millions in the dark with no heating.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Ukrainian refugee mum and two kids have just days to find new home

Maryna Rahulina came to the UK to escape the ongoing conflict with her two young children.

Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022

Iranian police 'staged sick suicide stunt' to cover up 'killing woman during protests'

Atefeh Noami's body was found under a blanket on her apartment balcony in Karaj and Iran's security forces claimed she took her own life - but her family claim she was murdered by officials

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Ukraine detains Kherson official suspected of aiding Russian occupiers

Ukraine has detained a deputy head of newly liberated Kherson's city council on suspicion of aiding and abetting Russian occupation forces that seized control of the city in March, Ukraine's state prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Why are Americans ignoring the protests in Iran?

The protesters’ cry of ‘woman, life, freedom’ is inspiring, but many people in the US quit listening after the first word

The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2022

Russia warns U.S. that its deeper involvement in Ukraine brings growing risks

Russia is trying to make the United States understand that Washington's increasing involvement in the Ukraine conflict carries growing risks, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday, according to Russian news agencies.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

‘Racist’ interview with Pope Francis causes fury in Russia

Francis says Chechen and Buryat minorities in Russia’s army more cruel in Ukraine than other soldiers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022